Laura McCandlish reports on a trip to the Oregon Truffle Festival and a depressing truffle harvest in Oregon which was apparently caused by a cold snap in December which damaged the truffles just as they were starting to ripen.

Vie in Western Springs IL are hosting a special Black Truffle Dinner tomorrow (Wednesday, February 3, 2010) at 6pm. The menu includes lobster and truffles “en papillote” and chicken and truffle “scotch egg”. The cost is $210 plus $50 for wine.

Laura McCandlish published an article on truffle hunting and truffle hunting dogs in Oregon in The Oregonian online. Laura also reported on last year’s Oregon Truffle Festival in her BaltimOregon blog as well as posting a recipe for Roasted Carrot Salad with Sherry Dressing, Goat Cheese and White Truffles.